Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Human Resources Lingo


COMPETITIVE SALARY
- We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors.
JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY  - We have no time to train you.
CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE  - We don't pay enough to expect that you'll dress up.
MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED  - You'll be six months behind schedule on your first day.
SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED  - Some time each night and some time each weekend.
DUTIES WILL VARY - Anyone in the office can boss you around. 
MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL  - We have no quality control.
CAREER-MINDED - Female Applicants must be childless (and remain that way).
APPLY IN PERSON  - If you're old, fat or ugly you'll be told the position has been filled.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE  - We've filled the job; our call for resumes is just a legal formality.
SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE - You'll need it to replace three people who just left.
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST  - You're walking into a company in perpetual chaos.
REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS  - You'll have the responsibilities of a manager, without the pay or respect.
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS  - Management communicates, you listen, figure out what they want and do it.

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